EARLY-RATE DEADLINE: MAY 30
 
 
 

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Early-Rate Deadline This Friday, 5/30
 
 

Here at Fast Company, we are eager to honor the new technology breakthroughs that will help define the future of the industries they serve. We’re looking for products, services, features, research, and other technological efforts that will have a positive impact for consumers, businesses, or society at large in the next five years.

With the early-rate deadline this Friday, May 30, there's no better time to start your application than now. By applying before Friday's deadline, you'll secure our lowest rates while retaining the ability to edit your application through the final deadline of June 20.

If there is anything our team can do to help, or if you have any questions about the application, please don't hesitate to respond to this message, and a member of our team will get right back to you.
 
 

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Early-Rate Deadline: May 30
 
 
 
BRAND EXPOSURE
Every application is seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters
 
OPPORTUNITIES
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CREDIBILITY
Gain the Fast Company stamp of approval for creating a truly breakthrough technology
 
BREAK NEWS
Tell your organization’s story to the world; highlight the success of teams within your organization—or partners who’ve helped with your success
VISIBILITY AND MEDIA EXPOSURE
All winners and honorees will appear on fastcompany.com
 
 
 
 

There are 31 categories. Applications will be judged on relevancy, ingenuity, and current and potential cultural and business impact.
Applied AI  NEW 
AR, VR, Spatial Computing, and Multiverse
Buildings and Real Estate
Commerce
Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology
Consumer
Data  NEW 
Education
Enterprise
Fintech and Blockchain
 
Food and Agriculture
Foundational AI  NEW 
Health and Medicine  NEW 
Media, Entertainment, and Social
Robotics and Automation
Security and Privacy
Space and Telecom
Sustainability and Energy
Transportation
Wellness and Fitness  NEW 
Workplace and Productivity
Next Big Things in Tech:
North America
 
Next Big Things in Tech:
International
Size of Business
These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar sizes: Small and Mighty, Mid-Market Mavericks: 101 to 499 Employees, and Enterprise: 500+ Employees
Years in Business
These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar ages: On the Rise, Established Excellence, and Enduring Impact
Excellence in Innovation  NEW 
Far-reaching innovations with the potential for positive impact across multiple industries
Tech Visionaries of the Year  NEW 
Individuals responsible for leading efforts that lead to tech breakthroughs, from conception to market
 
 
   
 

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Early-Rate Deadline: May 30